Cargo Operations Lead - Warehouse & Forklift

Menzies Aviation; Town of Russia (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a capable Lead Cargo Handler to supervise and back up the Cargo Operations Supervisor, ensuring safe, efficient handling of freight at our New York locations. You will assign tasks, train staff, and coordinate across departments to maintain service quality in a fast-paced aviation environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months’ experience, English proficiency, ability to lift 70 lbs, and flexibility for variable shifts, including weekends and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Must have a current driver license with no violations over the past 5 years.
• Minimum of six months’ experience.
• Forklift certificate preferred, but not necessary.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English proficiently.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing including drug testing
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport and Custom badges/seals.

Responsibilities

• Assign employees to work specific jobs loading, unloading, building up and breaking down freight.
• Performs new employee introduction to work area, explains rules, uniform policy, warehouse procedures and provides overview of department operations.
• Trains employees on specific or assigns employees to work with experienced agent.
• Ensure that employees are fully trained on company policies and procedures including warehouse safety, forklift operation and security procedures.
• Interface with other departments to ensure that service issues are addressed and/or corrected to ensure quality of service.
• Maintains as orderly work area, may perform or assign general housekeeping duties including sweeping storage and dock areas.
• Operates a forklift to transport freight in a safe and efficient manner. May be responsible for fueling forklifts.
• Ensures that all company safety rules including dangerous goods handling and awareness are bring adhered to, reports safety hazards and incident to supervisor.
• Inventories freight to insure proper accounting of cargo.
• Directly leads Cargo Handlers. • Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with Menzies’ polices and applicable laws. • Other duties as assigned.
• Must follow all Security procedures as required.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Learn quickly

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Driver's license

Job description

Menzies Aviation is seeking a capable Lead Cargo Handler to supervise and back up the Cargo Operations Supervisor, ensuring safe, efficient handling of freight at our New York locations. You will assign tasks, train staff, and coordinate across departments to maintain service quality in a fast-paced aviation environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months’ experience, English proficiency, ability to lift 70 lbs, and flexibility for variable shifts, including weekends and